The Prince George’s
County Family Justice Center, An Initiative of the Circuit Court, Awarded VOCA
Grant
The funds will assist
with community outreach, services and partner resources
CONTACT:
Tia Lewis
Communications Specialist
301-952-4140
(UPPER
MARLBORO, Md. – November 30, 2016) Recognized as a best practice for victim
support and services, the Prince George's County Family Justice Center (PGCFJC)
is pleased to announce receipt of a two-year grant from the Governor’s Office
of Crime Control and Prevention totaling nearly
$773,000.
The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant will support the Prince
George’s County Family Justice Center’s continued collaborative initiative with
its stakeholders to eliminate barriers for service and enhance victims’ access
to critically-needed resources in the aftermath of trauma and victimization.
Additionally, the award will support the cost of personnel, equipment,
training, public awareness and transportation for survivors seeking services
through the Prince Georg’s County Family Justice Center.
“This
award allows the Prince George’s County Family Justice Center to further its mission
and goals,” said the Honorable Sheila R. Tillerson Adams, Administrative Judge
for Prince George’s County. “I applaud Prince
George’s County Family Justice Center Director Denise C. McCain and the
Prince George’s County Family Justice Center team for their concerted effort to
provide stellar programs to the community.”
Established by the
Victims of Crime Act of 1984, the Crime Victims Fund is a major funding source
for victim services throughout the nation. Millions of dollars have been
deposited into the Fund annually from criminal fines, forfeited bail bonds,
penalties and special assessments collected by U.S. Attorneys' Offices, federal
U.S. courts, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, according to the Office of
Justice Programs website.
“VOCA funding will provide much needed
operational support that will enable the Family Justice Center to enhance its
service delivery with new programs and targeted outreach which will increase
our visibility and presence in the community,” added Mrs. McCain.
To
learn more information about the Prince George's County Family Justice Center services,
please contact the center at 301-780-8008.
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ABOUT: The Prince George’s
County Family Justice Center is a one stop shop, multi-disciplinary service
center of the Circuit Court. The PGCFJC provides an array of co-located
services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking,
elderly abuse and teen relationship violence.